Guest guest Posted November 11, 2000 Report Share Posted November 11, 2000 For anyone who is interested, I was in the store the other day and they had a drink in a can that is supposed to be for different things. One was a Slimdown formula, one is the Energy formula and the other Stamina. Stamina has Co Q 10, L- Carnitine and Bee Pollen. Energy hasTaurine, Ginseng and Ginko in it, among other things. I don't know if this would be something good for Post Ops or not. I'm going to ask the good doctor, but they are made by a company named Hansen's. Their web site is www.hansens.com. The Energy drink is supposed to be a Sparkling Citrus Drink and Stamina is Sparkling Guarana Berry Drink. They might be a good way to get some extran nutrients in you. They are only about 8 oz.. Just an FYI. Possible Pre Op from Ohio, Robin One Week Post >Hi everyone, Just thought I would tell you how it feels, for me, to be one >week out from surgery. Physically, everything seems OK. I have a slight >amount of bruising at 3 of the sites, but absolutely no pain. I have been >sleeping flat on my stomach since 3rd day, with no discomfort at all. I >became nauseous as soon as the scopolamine patch was removed. Dr. R ordered >the hormone patch, and voila! no more nausea. I expereinced no gas, bloating >nor pain once the anesthesia wore off. So, on the physical plane, all is >well. Also, I am down 13 pounds, which is a nice number. But clear liquids >and yogurt - well, most anybody would lose. It still feels unreal to me. I >think I need to see weight come off after I am able to eat " real " food, then >I'll feel sure that I had something done that is going to help me achieve a >lifelong dream. I really do believe that that will be the end result. > >The difficult part, for me, is the not being able to eat anything that I >want. I have begun to make a shake now, of 16 oz. of vanilla soy milk, 8 oz. >of nonfat vanilla yogurt, 2 scoops of soy protein, 1 banana, and several ice >cubes. I blend it until it is absolutely creamy smooth, and then slowly sip >at a small juice glass of it. It is, at this point, the only thing, aside >from water and sips of juice, that doesn't make me nauseous. >I don't mean that I am nauseous, I'm not. But when I go to the fridge, and >reach for the broth, or the yogurt, or the jello, I just put it back. I >can't do it. It makes me feel as though I will throw up if I try. So, this >protein shake keeps me whole and nourished, and tastes reasonably good. >Hopefully, enjoying the shakes will last until next Friday when I can begin >to add some soft foods. I know that this is a short period of time, 2 weeks >to heal, and I know how important it is that I protect my new baby stomach, >and I know I must be spoiled and silly, but I can not wait til this next week >is over and I can taste something that actually has flavor and is worth >consuming, from a flavor standpoint! >Anyway, just wanted to share and vent and get it off my chest. This decision >has huge ramifications for all of us. And requires HUGE adjustments >afterward, the least of which is physical, and I think this >relationship-to-food aspect is important to share and understand and >anticipate. I feel as though once I can have people-food, I will be OK with >much smaller amounts. That's what I think, but only the test of time will >tell. >You all have been and continue to be the best. Fondly, PhillyJude > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2000 Report Share Posted November 13, 2000 Lucky 13 !!! Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/289 One Week Post > Hi everyone, Just thought I would tell you how it feels, for me, to be one > week out from surgery. Physically, everything seems OK. I have a slight > amount of bruising at 3 of the sites, but absolutely no pain. I have been > sleeping flat on my stomach since 3rd day, with no discomfort at all. I > became nauseous as soon as the scopolamine patch was removed. Dr. R ordered > the hormone patch, and voila! no more nausea. I expereinced no gas, bloating > nor pain once the anesthesia wore off. So, on the physical plane, all is > well. Also, I am down 13 pounds, which is a nice number. But clear liquids > and yogurt - well, most anybody would lose. It still feels unreal to me. I > think I need to see weight come off after I am able to eat " real " food, then > I'll feel sure that I had something done that is going to help me achieve a > lifelong dream. I really do believe that that will be the end result. > > The difficult part, for me, is the not being able to eat anything that I > want. I have begun to make a shake now, of 16 oz. of vanilla soy milk, 8 oz. > of nonfat vanilla yogurt, 2 scoops of soy protein, 1 banana, and several ice > cubes. I blend it until it is absolutely creamy smooth, and then slowly sip > at a small juice glass of it. It is, at this point, the only thing, aside > from water and sips of juice, that doesn't make me nauseous. > I don't mean that I am nauseous, I'm not. But when I go to the fridge, and > reach for the broth, or the yogurt, or the jello, I just put it back. I > can't do it. It makes me feel as though I will throw up if I try. So, this > protein shake keeps me whole and nourished, and tastes reasonably good. > Hopefully, enjoying the shakes will last until next Friday when I can begi n > to add some soft foods. I know that this is a short period of time, 2 weeks > to heal, and I know how important it is that I protect my new baby stomach, > and I know I must be spoiled and silly, but I can not wait til this next week > is over and I can taste something that actually has flavor and is worth > consuming, from a flavor standpoint! > Anyway, just wanted to share and vent and get it off my chest. This decision > has huge ramifications for all of us. And requires HUGE adjustments > afterward, the least of which is physical, and I think this > relationship-to-food aspect is important to share and understand and > anticipate. I feel as though once I can have people-food, I will be OK with > much smaller amounts. That's what I think, but only the test of time will > tell. > You all have been and continue to be the best. Fondly, PhillyJude > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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